Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (3) F
Alta City Park
Park
South Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Alta.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Alta is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime A+

Alta crime rates are 729 per 100k, which is 55% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
600 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
129 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment D

The median income in Alta is $53,929 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$53,929
D-
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
F
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health D

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Alta City Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Alta home prices are $100,000 - which is 25% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$100,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
3%
B-
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools B

The Alta graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
66%
C+
High School Grad. Rates
86%
B-
Elementary Schools (1) F
Alta Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Alta-Aurelia High School School
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Alta? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Alta City Park
      South Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Alta? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Alta.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Alta a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors